CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Cadillac Escalade has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (28 reports).
2015 Cadillac Escalade recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver-side front airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys.
Transfer Case Part May Be Missing, Risking Wheel Lockup
A component is missing from the transfer case in the four-wheel drive system of certain full-size GM SUVs.
Reduced brake assist can lengthen stopping distance
Over time, the vacuum pump that supplies brake assist may produce less vacuum than it should.
Steering Assist May Cut Out, Then Return Suddenly
Electric power steering assist in these vehicles may be lost for a moment and then return suddenly.
Front Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
Some vehicles may not have received the complete software update from an earlier air bag recall.
Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash
Certain 2014 Buick, Chevrolet vehicles have a software issue in the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.
Most common 2015 Cadillac Escalade problems
Problem areas named in the 98 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 28 |
| Engine | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Steering | 10 |
| Suspension | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Structure | 4 |
What owners report
While I was driving i needed to accelerate to pass slower traffic. As I pressed the accelerator I I felt a shudder and binding sensation throughout the vehicle and had to make a very drastic and unplanned maneuver to return to my lane as I had not completely departed from my lane, while maneuvering back in my lane I was forced to make several decisions as what next to do not know how my vehicle was going to respond to further acceleration attempts and if my wheels were going to lock up going freeway speeds. Since the incident I have noticed when my transmission fluid temp reaches between 100° and 150° my truck consistently exhibits the same behaviors inconsistent acceleration, clunking sou
My 2015 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L V8 with Active Fuel Management has had repeated lifter/valvetrain failures. On 10/2/2025 at approximately 109,536 miles, an independent repair shop confirmed a failed lifter on cylinder 3. The driver-side cylinder head was removed and all eight lifters on that bank were replaced along with a pushrod. On 9/9/2026 at approximately 116,689 miles, only about 7,153 miles later, the vehicle again developed severe shaking while driving. A different independent repair shop documented diagnostic code P0300, cylinder 1 low compression and misfiring, and noted that the lifters on that side had recently been replaced. Additional lifter-related parts, including lifters, a p
Iâve had to replace 2 motors and a transmission.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving through a conveyor car wash with child occupants in the rear seats, the vehicle was placed in neutral (N). The vehicle was then shifted into drive (D) as instructed but accelerated independently. The contact added that the vehicle barely made a left turn exiting the car wash bay, nearly colliding with a wall and a car wash door. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact shifted the vehicle into park (P), but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact added that after shifting the vehicle into neutral (N), a roaring noise emanated from the engine compartment as if the ve
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while his wife was driving the vehicle, after arriving at a parking lot, a bystander informed her that the vehicle was leaking a significant amount of fuel. The vehicle was driven to the residence and turned off, and the vehicle continued to leak fuel. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the leak was coming directly from the fuel pump at the fuel tank. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,206.
2015 Cadillac Escalade questions
Does the 2015 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments; Transfer Case Part May Be Missing, Risking Wheel Lockup; Reduced brake assist can lengthen stopping distance; Steering Assist May Cut Out, Then Return Suddenly; Front Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Cadillac Escalade?
Based on 98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (28), Engine (27), Unknown Or Other (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Cadillac Escalade has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.